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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,071.89, 389,316.51 and 191,457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,071.89, 389,316.51 and 191,457.06 is: 264,249.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,071.89 : 389,316.51 = 191,457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,071.89/389,316.51 = 191,457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,071.89x = 389,316.51 × 191,457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,071.89x = 74,537,394,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,537,394,414.06/282,071.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,249.64

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